DENON DVD-A1 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 004 ~ PAGE 036
FÜR DEUTSCHE LESER SEITE 037 ~ SEITE 118
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 039 ~ PAGE 119
PER IL LETTORE ITALIANO PAGINA 042 ~ PAGINA 120
PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL PAGINA 123 ~ PAGINA 204
VOOR NEDERLANDSTALIGE LEZERS PAGINA 125 ~ PAGINA 205
FOR SVENSKA LÄSARE SIDA 128 ~ SIDA 206

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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH /
OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a
rack.

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation
gewährleistet wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt
wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors
de l’installation sur une étagère.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte.
Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore
quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti
audio.

• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker
herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con cura.
Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub
fern.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et lapoussière.

• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla
polvere.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long
periods of time.

• Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht verwendet
werden soll, trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil
n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

• Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando avete
l’intenzione di non usare il filo di alimentazione per un
lungo periodo di tempo.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen
lassen.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito all’interno
dell’unità.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in
contact with the set.

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder
Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et
un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in contatto con
insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen
oder auf jegliche Art zu verändern.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière
ou d’une autre.

• Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in nessun modo.

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to
which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following
standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and
93/68/EEC Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt,
auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards
entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil,
auquel se réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards
suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC et
93/68/EEC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al
quale la nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti
normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC e 93/68/EEC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

ATTENZIONE: QUESTO APPARECCHIO E’ DOTATO DI
DISPOSITIVO OTTICO CON RAGGIO LASER.
L’USO IMPROPRIO DELL’APPARECCHIO PUO’ CAUSARE
PERICOLOSE ESPOSIZIONI A RADIAZIONI!

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

• The ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation openings
with items, such as newspapers, table­cloths, curtains, etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus.

• Please be care the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing for use.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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— TABLE OF CONTENTS —

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Features...........................................................4, 5

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Discs ....................................................................5

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Cautions on Handling Discs .................................6

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Connections...................................................6~10

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Part Names and Functions...........................10, 11

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Remote Control Unit....................................11, 12

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Changing the Default Settings...................12 ~ 21

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Loading Discs.....................................................22

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Playback.......................................................22~24

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Adjusting the Picture Quality .......................25, 26

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Using the On-Screen Display.............................26

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Playing Repeatedly.............................................27

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Playing Tracks in the Desired Order...................28

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Playing Tracks in the Random Order..................28

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Using the Pure Direct Mode ..............................29

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Using the DVD-A1 as a D/A converter ...............29

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MP3 Playback ....................................................30

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Playing Still Picture Files (JPEG format).......31, 32

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Using the Multiple Audio,

Subtitle and Angle Functions .......................32, 33

¤0 Using the Menus ...............................................34

¤1 Marking Scenes you want to see again .............35

¤2 Playing in the Zoom Mode .................................35

¤3 Troubleshooting .................................................36

¤4 Main Specifications............................................36

• ACCESSORIES

Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:

q Audio cord ………………………………………1
w Video cord ………………………………………1
e AC cord …………………………………………1
r DENON LINK cord ……………………………1

t Remote control unit (RC-552)……………………1
y R06/AA batteries …………………………………2
u Operating instructions ……………………………1
i Service station list ………………………………1

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The DVD-A1 is DENON’s top grade DVD audio-video
player equipped with the latest in digital technology.
This includes AL24 Processing Plus, a newly
developed analog waveform reproduction technology
with sights on next generation media, as well as a
multi 24-bit D/A converter with 192 kHz sampling
compatibility taking maximum advantage of the high
quality offered by AL24 Processing Plus.

1. Newly developed AL24 Processing Plus

(1) AL24 Processing Plus, an advanced version of

conventional AL24 Processing, is a newly
developed analog waveform reproduction
technology, and offers compatibility with the
high number of bits and high sampling rates of
next generation media. AL24 Processing Plus
compensates the input digital data to
reproduce the sound with analog waveforms
as close as possible to those existing in nature
and with 24-bit quality. The result is increased
musical reproduction capabilities of
reverberations, etc., at low levels, for a sound
that seems to draw you into the concert hall.

(2) AL24 Processing Plus of course carries over

Adaptive Line Pattern Harmonized Algorithm &
Automatic Low Pass Filter Harmonic
Adjustment, the strong points of conventional
ALPHA Processing. On the DVD-A1 these
filters have been dramatically improved,
resulting in a filtered band attenuation of over
–115 dB and ripple within the passing band of
±0.00002 dB, a figure comparable to that of
professional recorders.

2. High precision multi 24-bit D/A converter

(1) The DVD-A1 is equipped with a multi 24-bit

D/A converter for faithful D/A conversion of
the high quality 24-bit data achieved through
AL24 Processing Plus. This further enhances
such aspects of audio performance as the S/N
ratio, dynamic range and distortion and makes
full use of the possibilities for high quality
sound provided by a high number of bits and
high sampling rates.

(2) The multi 24-bit D/A converter is little affected

by noise resulting from fluctuations in the
power supply voltage and current, and the
quantization distortion level within the band is
constant regardless of the frequency, resulting
in clear sound with little noise.

3. HDCD®(High Definition Compatible Digital)
decoder (NOTE 1)

HDCD is an encoding/decoding technology that
greatly reduces the distortion occurring at the
time of digital recording while maintaining
compatibility with the conventional CD format.
HDCD allows 24-bit data to be converted into the
16-bit data of current CDs with no loss in sound
quality.

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FEATURES

IMPORTANT TO SAFETY

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully

Do not damage or deform the power supply cord.
If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric
shock or malfunction when used. When removing
from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the
plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.

2. Do not open the top cover

In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the
top cover.
If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER.

3. Do not place anything inside

Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the
DVD video player.
Electric shock or malfunction may result.

Please, record and retain the Model name and serial
number of your set shown on the rating label.

Model No. DVD-A1 Serial No.

NOTE:

This

DVD video player

uses the semiconductor laser.
To allow you to enjoy music at a stable operation, it is
recommended to use this in a room of 10°C (50°F) —
35°C (95°F).

Copyrights

2 It is prohibited by law to reproduce, broadcast, rent

or play discs in public without the consent of the
copyright holder.

For European For Oceanian
model model

The use of this HDCD decoder makes it possible
to achieve the high resolution and low distortion
characteristic of HDCD when playing HDCD­compatible discs, and DENON’s digital technology
optimizes the high sound quality possibilities of
HDCD technology. Furthermore, normal CDs,
DVDs and HDCD-compatible CDs are
automatically identified, and the optimum digital
signal processing for that type of disc is used.

4. Dolby Digital (AC-3)/DTS decoder (NOTE 2)
(NOTE 3)

The DVD-A1 is equipped with a built-in Dolby
Digital (AC-3) /DTS decoder, allowing you to
recreate the atmosphere of a movie theater or
concert hall when using the DVD-A1 in
combination with an AV amplifier and speakers.

5. THX®Ultra Certification, the symbol of
excellent high quality (NOTE 4)

The DVD-A1 meets THX®Ultra standards, a strict
set of criteria advocated by Lucasfilm on the
picture and sound quality of DVD players and their
operability with connected equipment. This makes
it possible to achieve the high quality pictures and
sound.

6. Progressive Scan circuit “Pure Progressive

TM

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(NOTE 5)

The DVD-A1 is equipped with a high precision
Progressive Scan circuit “Pure Progressive

TM

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allowing it to reproduce movies and other images
on DVDs with a quality near that of the original.

7. 14-bit/108 MHz video D/A converter (NOTE 6)

The DVD-A1 uses a video D/A converter that
conducts D/A conversion of all video signals at 14
bits and allows 4X oversampling in the
progressive mode to achieve the high quality
picture that DVDs are meant to provide. In
addition, NSV technology reduces noise upon D/A
conversion.

8. Thorough vibration-resistant design

(1) A large sintered alloy insulator absorbs

vibrations from the floor.

(2) The pickup mechanism is positioned at the

center to reduce the effects of external
vibrations.

(3) A heavyweight chassis and low center of

gravity make for a low vibration design.

9. Digital input connectors

The DVD-A1 can be used as a D/A converter by
connecting it to an external digital component
using the digital connectors.

10. Multiple functions

(1) Picture CD playback function (NOTE 7)

Kodak Picture CDs can be played on the DVD­A1.
Still images stored in JPEG format on CD­R/RWs can also be played.

(2) Multiple audio function

Selection of up to 8 audio languages.
(The number of languages offered differs from
DVD to DVD.)

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(3) Multiple subtitle function

Selection of up to 32 subtitle languages.
(The number of languages offered differs from
DVD to DVD.)

(4) Multiple angle function

The angle of view can be changed.
(For DVDs on which multiple angles are
recorded.)

(5) GUI (Graphical User Interface) function

The display button on the remote control unit
can be used to display player and disc
information on the TV screen.

(6) Marker function

The positions of up to five scenes can be
stored in the memory, so you can watch your
favorite scenes whenever you want.

(7) Playback disable function

This function can be used to disable playback
of DVDs you do not want children to watch.

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DISCS

• The types of discs listed on the table below can be
used on the DVD-A1.
The marks are indicated on the disc labels or
jackets.

Usable

discs

Mark (logo)

Recorded

signals

Disc

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DVD video
DVD audio

(NOTE 1)

DVD-R
DVD-RW
(NOTE 2)

Digital audio

+

digital video

(MPEG2)

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

Digital audio

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digital video

(MPEG1)

Digital audio

MP3

Digital picture

(JPEG)

Video CD
(NOTE 1)

CD

CD-R

CD-RW
(NOTE 3)

Recordable

ReWritable

12 cmJPEGPicture CD

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R

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R

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2 The following types of discs cannot be played

on the DVD-A1:

• For European model:
DVDs with region numbers other than “2” or
“ALL”
For Oceanian, South American model:
DVDs with region numbers other than “4” or
“ALL”

• DVD-ROM/RAMs

• DVD+RW/DVD+R

• SACD

• CD-ROMs

• CDVs (Only the audio part can be played.)

• CD-Gs (Only the audio is output.)

• Photo CDs

NOTE 1: Some DVD audio, DVD video and video CD

discs do not operate as described in this
manual due to the intentions of the discs’
producers.

NOTE 2: Playing DVD-R and DVD-RW discs

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in video
format on a DVD recorder can be played on
the DVD-A1.
Discs that have not be finalized cannot be
played.
Depending on the disc’s recording status,
the disc may not be accepted or may not be
played normally (the picture or sound may be
not be smooth, etc.).

NOTE 3: According to recording quality, some CD-

R/RW cannot be played.

2 Disc terminology

• Groups and tracks (DVD-audios)

DVD-audios are divided into several large sections
called “groups” and smaller sections called
“tracks”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These
numbers are called “group numbers” and “track
numbers”.

For example:

Group 1

Group 2

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3 Track 1 Track 2

• Titles and chapters (DVD-videos)

DVD-videos are divided into several large sections
called “titles” and smaller sections called
“chapters”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These
numbers are called “title numbers” and “chapter
numbers”.

For example:

Title 1

Title 2

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

• Tracks (video and music CDs)

Video and music CDs are divided into sections
called “tracks”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These
numbers are called “track numbers”.

For example:

Track 1

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

• Playback control (video CDs)

Video CDs including the words “playback control”
on the disc or jacket are equipped with a function
for displaying menus on the TV screen for
selecting the desired position, displaying
information, etc., in dialog fashion.
In this manual, playing video CDs using such
menus is referred to “menu playback”.
Video CDs with playback control can be used on
the DVD-A1.

NOTE:

• This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information
that is recorded on a DVD disc.
If the Region number described on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the Region number of this
DVD player, this DVD player cannot play this disc.

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For European model:
The Region number for this DVD
player is 2.

For Oceanian, South American
model:
The Region number for this DVD
player is 4.

NOTES:

1.

®

,HDCD®, High Definition Compatible

Digital®and Pacific Microsonics

TM

are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. HDCD system manufactured under
license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product
is covered by one or more of the following: In the
USA: 5,479,168, 5,683,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574,
5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

2. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished
work. ©1992 – 1998 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.

3. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

4. Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm and THX®Ultra are registered
trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

5. “Pure Progressive” is a trademark of Silicon
Image, Inc.

6. “NSV” is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

7. “KODAK” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak
Company.

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS

Discs

Only the discs including the marks shown on page 5
can be played on the DVD-A1.
Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart­shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played
on the DVD-A1. Do not attempt to play such discs, as
they may damage the player.

Holding Discs

Avoid touching the surface of discs when loading and
unloading them.

Be careful not to get
fingerprints on the signal
surface (the side which
shines in rainbow colors).

Cleaning Discs

2 Fingerprints or dirt on the disc may lower sound

and picture quality or cause breaks in playback.
Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

2 Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a

soft cloth to wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

Wipe gently from the middle
outwards.

Do not wipe with a
circular motion.

NOTE:

• Do not use record spray or antistatic. Also do
not use volatile chemicals such as benzene or
thinner.

Record

spray

Thinner Benzene

Cautions on Handling Discs

• Do not get fingerprints, grease or dirt on discs.

• Be especially careful not to scratch discs when
removing them from their cases.

• Do not bend discs.

• Do not heat discs.

• Do not enlarge the center hole.

• Do not write on the labeled (printed) side with a ball­point pen or a pencil.

• Water droplets may form on the surface if the disc
is moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one.
Do not use a hairdryer, etc., to dry the disc.

Cautions on Storing Discs

• Always eject discs after playing them.

• Keep discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches and warping.

• Do not put discs in the following places:

1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods

of time

2. Humid or dusty places

3. Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.

Cautions on Loading Discs

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading one disc on
top of another may result in damage or scratch the
discs.

• Load 8 cm discs securely in the disc guide, without
using an adapter. If the disc is not properly loaded, it
may slip out of the guide and block the disc tray.

• Be careful not to let your fingers get caught when
the disc tray is closing.

• Do not place anything but discs in the disc tray.

• Do not load cracked or warped discs or discs that
have been fixed with adhesive, etc.

• Do not use discs on which the adhesive part of
cellophane tape or glue used to attach the label is
exposed, or discs with traces of tape or labels that
have been peeled off. Such discs may get stuck
inside the player, resulting in damage.

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AV1

VIDEO INS-VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

4

CONNECTIONS

•

Read the manuals of all the components when
making connections.

•

Keep the power cord unplugged until all
connections have been completed.

•

If the power is on when connections are made,
noise may be generated and damage the speakers.

NOTES:

•

Be sure to connect the left and right channels
properly, L (left) to L, R (right) to R.

•

Plug the power cord securely into the power
outlet. Incomplete connection may result in noise.

•

Binding the power cord together with connection
cords may result in humming or noise.

(1) Connecting a TV

• Use the included audio video cord to connect the TV’s video input connector and audio input connectors to
the DVD-A1’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT.

DVD-A1

S-Video output connector

The video signals are divided into color (C) and
brightness (Y) signals, achieving a clearer
picture.
If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input
connector, we recommend connecting it to the
DVD-A1’s S-Video output connector using a
commercially available S-Video connection cord.

To power outlet

TV

•

Connect the DVD-A1’s video outputs to the TV
either directly or through an AV amplifier. Do not
connect it via a VCR (video cassette recorder).
Some discs contain copy prohibit signals. If such
discs are played via a VCR, the copy prohibit
system may cause disturbance in the picture.

• Set the “TV TYPE” in “VIDEO SETUP” in

“SETUP“ to comply with your TV's video format.
When the TV is PAL formated, set to PAL. (See
page 15.)

NOTES:

•

To use with 2-channel audio output, set “2
CHANNEL” in “AUDIO CHANNEL” in “AUDIO
SETUP” in “SETUP” at the initial settings. (See
page 16)

•

Set the “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO SETUP” in
“SETUP” to comply with your TV’s aspect. (See
page 15)

•

To use with video out or s-video output, set
“INTERLACED” in “VIDEO OUT” in “VIDEO
SETUP” in “SETUP” at the initial settings. (See
page 15)

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(2) Connecting to a TV or Monitor Equipped with Color Component Input

Connectors

AV1

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PR/CR PB/CBY

AUDIO IN

L

R

Color component output connectors (PR

/CR, PB/CB and Y)

The red (P

R/CR), blue (PB/CB) and brightness (Y) signals are output independently, achieving

more faithful reproduction of the colors.

• The color component input connectors may be marked differently on some TVs or
monitors (P

R

, PB and Y/R-Y, B-Y and Y/CR, CB and Y, etc.). For details, refer to the TV’s

operating instructions.

Connect in this way if your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan.

DVD-A1

To power outlet

NOTES:

•

Use the three commercially available video cords to connect the DVD-A1’s color component output
connectors to the TV or monitor.

• Set the “TV TYPE“ in “VIDEO SETUP“ in “SETUP“ to comply with your TV's video format. When the TV
is PAL formated, set to PAL. (See page 15.)

• Set the “VIDEO OUT” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply with Progressive TV. (NTSC formated
only)

•

To use with 2-channel audio output, set “2 CHANNEL” in “AUDIO CHANNEL” in “AUDIO SETUP” in
“SETUP” at the initial settings. (See page 16)

•

Set the “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply with your TV’s aspect. (See page 15)

TV

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT.

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(3) Connecting to a TV with 21-pin SCART Terminal (For only European model)

• Use the commercially 21-pin SCART cable to connect the TV’s 21-pin SCART terminal to the DVD-A1’s 21-pin
SCART terminal (AV1).

AV1

DVD-A1

To power outlet

TV

21-pin SCART terminal

• Set the “TV TYPE“ in “VIDEO SETUP“ in
“SETUP“ to comply with your TV's video format.
When the TV is PAL formated, set to PAL. (See
page 15.)

NOTES:

•

Some discs contain copy prohibit signals. If such
discs are played via a VCR, the copy prohibit
system may cause disturbance in the picture.

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(4) Connecting to a AV amplifier with a Built-in decoder

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output from
the DVD player’s digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is connected, you can
achieve sound with the power and sense of presence of a movie theater or concert hall.

AV1

DVD-A1

Digital audio input
connector
(OPTICAL)

Front speaker (left)

Center speaker

Front speaker (right)

Digital audio input
connector (COAXIAL)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker
(left)

AV amplifier with a built-in decoder

(AV control center)

Surround speaker (right)

2

Connecting an optical fiber cable (commercially available) to the digital audio input connector (OPTICAL)

Dust cap

Line up in proper direction

Remove the dust cap, line up the cable in the proper
directly, then insert it securely as far as it goes.

NOTE:

•

Store the dust cap in a safe place, and be careful
not to lose it.
When not using the terminal, attach the cap to
protect the terminal from dust.

NOTES:

•

Harsh noise that could harm your ears or damage the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS
is played while using a decoder, etc., that is not DTS-compatible.

• When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs, in consideration of copyrights, no
digital signals are output for sources exceeding 48 kHz/16 bits. When playing such sources, either set
“LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “ON” (see page 18) or make analog
connections. (See page 9.)

• When making digital connections to an AV amplifier that is not compatible with 96 kHz/88.2 kHz signals,
set “LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “ON”. (See page 18.)

To power outlet

8

2 Sound output from the DVD-A1’s digital audio output connectors

In the case of bit stream output

NORMAL

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

DTS

MPEG Audio

DIGITAL OUT

2 channels PCM

(48 kHz / 16 bit)

2 channels PCM

(48 kHz / 16 bit)

2 channels PCM

(48 kHz / 16 bit)

PCM

DVD video

Dolby Digital bitstream

DTS bitstream

2 channels PCM

(48 kHz / 16 bit)

Settings

In the case of PCM output

OFF

DVD
audio

Audio recording format

Linear

PCM

Video CD

Music CD

MP3 CD

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

192 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

176.4 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

MPEG 1

44.1 kHz / 16 bit Linear PCM

MP 3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

88.2 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

44.1 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

LPCM SELECT

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

ON

DVD
video

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

No output data

No output data

No output data

No output data

No output data (*1)

No output data (*2)

No output data

No output data (*1)

32 ~ 48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

Copy protection ON

88.2 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

88.2 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

Copy protection OFF

32 ~ 48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

Linear PCM or

Packed PCM

Settings

*1 Only 48 kHz/16-bit sources are output.
*2 Only 44.1 kHz/16-bit sources are output.

• Down-mixed to 2 channels for multi-channel PCM sources. (Only the front left and right channels are output
for sources for which down-mixing is prohibited.)

• When “OFF” is selected, digital signals are not output from the digital audio output at this time.

• Linear PCM audio is a signal recording format used for music CDs.
While signals are recorded at 44.1 kHz/16 bit for music CDs, for DVDs they are recorded at 44.1kHz/16bit to
192kHz/24 bit, providing higher sound quality than music CDs.

• Packed PCM signals are high sound quality compressed PCM signals that are decompressed with virtually no
loss of data.

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(6) Connecting to a Digital Recorder (MD Recorder, DAT Deck, etc.)

AV1

89

B

✽ Set the “AUDIO SETUP” default setting

as shown below. (See page 18.)

• “DIGITAL OUT” → “PCM”
“LPCM (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz)” → “ON”

Playing DVDs with incorrect settings may
result noise that could damage your ears or
the speakers.

DVD-A1

Digital audio input connector (COAXIAL)

Digital audio input connector (OPTICAL)

(7) Connecting to a Stereo Component

AV1

DVD-A1

Stereo component

NOTES:

• When connecting to a 2-channel audio stereo device, set “AUDIO CHANNEL” under “AUDIO SETUP” at

“SETUP” to “2 CHANNEL” (see page 16). For multi-channel sources, the signals are down-mixed into two
channels (analog). (Only the front left and right channels are output for sources for which down-mixing is
prohibited.)

• Set “LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “OFF”. (See page 18.)

(If set to “ON”, analog audio signals converted to 48 kHz will be output for linear PCM or packed PCM
sources.)

• Set “DIGITAL OUTPUT” at “PURE DIRECT MODE” to “OFF”. (See page 29.)

(If set to “ON”, analog audio signals converted to 96 kHz/88.2 kHz will be output when playing sources
recorded at 196 kHz/176.4 kHz.)

(5) Connecting a basic 5.1-channel surround system

Analog 5.1-channel audio signals can be output from the DVD-A1.
The multichannel audio signals recorded in packed PCM can be played when an AV amplifier equipped with
analog 5.1-channel audio inputs is connected.

AV1

DVD-A1

To power outlet

Front speaker (left)

Center speaker

Front speaker (right)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (right)

AV amplifier with 5.1-channel input
terminals

Surround speaker (left)

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

CENTER

NOTES:

•

For multi-channel connections, set “AUDIO CHANNEL” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “MULTI
CHANNEL” and make the “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION”, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and “DELAY TIME”
settings.

• Set “LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “OFF”. (See page 18.)
(If set to “ON”, analog audio signals converted to 96 kHz/88.2 kHz will be output when playing sources
recorded at 196 kHz/176.4 kHz.)

• When playing DVDs that are not copyright-protected and the unit is set to output digital and analog audio
signals simultaneously, for some discs only the signals below 96 kHz for the front two channels will be
output for the analog part.
When playing DVDs that are not copyright-protected, set “DIGITAL OUTPUT” at “PURE DIRECT MODE”
to “OFF”. (See page 29.)

• When playing DVDs recorded in MPEG audio format, the audio signals are down-mixed to 2 channels for
output.

• With the DVD-A1, we recommend turning the digital output off and only outputting analog signals in order
to keep interference from the digital output circuitry to the minimum and allow you to enjoy high bit, high
sampling frequency, high quality multi-channel sound.

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(8) Denon Link connections

High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjoyed by connecting a separately
sold Denon Link compatible AV amplifier.

AV1

PHONES

DIRECT STEREO

ANALOG EXT. IN

DOLBY

SURROUND

DTS

SURROUND

WIDE
SCREEN

CINEMA /
MUSIC

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

VIDEO
ON / OFF

STATUS

M-ZONE 1

FUNCTION CONTROL

INPUT
MODE

5CH / 7CH
STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

TONE

DEFEAT

MODE

SELECT

REC /
M-ZONE 2

SURROUND MODE

INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE

MULTI FUNCTION

DVD-A1

To power outlet

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker (left)

DENON LINK

AV amplifier with Denon Link input
terminals

Surround speaker (right)

Subwoofer

Front speaker (right)

Center speaker

NOTES:

• With Denon Link, digital transfer is only possible for discs that are not copyright-protected.

• When playing linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs that are not copyright-protected, digital transfer is possible
at up to 24-bits/2-channels for 192/176.4 kHz or 24-bits/6-channels for 96 kHz by using Denon Link
connections.

• When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs, in consideration of copyrights, linear
PCM signals are not output from the DENON LINK terminal for sources exceeding 48 kHz/16 bits, so also
make analog connections (see page 9). “PROTECTION” is displayed on the DVD-A1’s display when
copyright-protected DVDs are played.

• To output signals from the DENON LINK terminal when playing DVDs that are not copyright-protected, set
“DIGITAL OUTPUT” at “PURE DIRECT MODE” to “OFF”. (See page 29.)
(If set to “ON”, for some discs signals below 96 kHz/2 channels will be output from the DENON LINK and
analog audio output terminals.)

• Set “LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “OFF”. (See page 18.)
(If set to “ON”, analog audio signals converted to 48 kHz will be output for linear PCM or packed PCM
sources.)

• To output the bitstream signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other sources from the DENON LINK terminals,
set “DIGITAL OUTPUT” at “PURE DIRECT MODE” to “ON”. (See page 29.)

•

The DVD-A1’s speaker settings are invalidated when Denon Link connections are used.

5

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

(1) Front Panel

See page 3.

q

Power button

• Press once to turn the power on.

• Press again to set to the “OFF” position and
turn the power off.

• Set the power to the standby mode by
pressing the POWER OFF button on the
remote control unit while the power is on.

• Turn the power on from the standby mode by
pressing the POWER ON button on the
remote control unit.

w

Power indicator

• This indicator lights when the power is on and
when the power is in the standby mode.

e

AL24 PLUS indicator

• This indicator lights when the audio signals of

a DVD, etc., are being processed digitally with
the AL24 Processing Plus, a newly developed
analog waveform reproduction technology.

r

DVD AUDIO indicator

• This indicator lights when playing discs
recorded in DVD audio format.

t

Disc tray

• Load discs here. (See page 22.)

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE button

!4 to open

and close the disc tray.

• The disc tray is also closed when the PLAY
button

y is pressed.

y

PLAY button (PLAY)

• Press this button to play the disc. (See page

23.)

u

STOP button (STOP)

• Press this to stop the disc. (See page 23.)

i

Skip button (8)

• Press this to move back to the beginning of
the current track (or chapter).

• Press again to move back to the beginning of
the previous track (or chapter). (See page 24.)

o

Skip button (9)

• Press this to move ahead to the beginning of

the next track (or chapter). (See page 24.)

!0

PURE DIRECT selector

• Use this to select modes with specific movie

signal and digital audio signal output settings.)

!1

SOURCE selector

• Use this to select the program source for
output.

DVD : The signals of the disc being

played on the DVD-A1 are output.

OPTICAL : The program source connected to

the OPTICAL digital input
connector is output.

COAXIAL : The program source connected to

the COAXIAL digital input
connector is output.

• The program source selected with this
selector is also output to the digital output
connector.

!2

Remote control sensor

!3

Display

• Information on the disc that is currently playing
is shown on the display. (See page 11.)

!4

OPEN/CLOSE button
(

5 OPEN/CLOSE)

• Press this button to open and close the disc
tray.(See page 22.)

(2) Rear Panel

!5

Audio output connectors
(AUDIO OUT)

• Connect using the included audio cord.

!6

Control connector (RS-232C)

• This is a terminal for future system expansion.

!7

Digital audio output connector
(OPTICAL)

•

Connect using an optical fiber cable (available
in stores).

• Digital data is output from this connector.

!8

Digital audio output connector
(COAXIAL)

• Connect using an audio cord. Connect a

commercially available 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug
cord.

• Connect using the included audio video cord.

!9

Digital audio input connector
(OPTICAL)

• Input digital data to this connector.

• Connect the OPTICAL digital output connector
of a CD player, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.,
to this connector to monitor the sound of that
component.

@0

Digital audio input connector
(COAXIAL)

• Input digital data to this connector.

• Connect the COAXIAL digital output connector
of a CD player, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.,
to this connector to monitor the sound of that
component.

DENON LINK

PB/CB

PR/CR

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@1

Digital output connector
(DENON LINK)

• This is for connection of a separately sold AV
amplifier equipped with a Denon Link
connector.

• Use it to achieve high quality digital sound
with low data loss.

@2

Power input (AC IN)

• Connect to AC power supply using the
included AC cord.

@3

Control input connector
(ROOM TO ROOM/IN)

• This is the input connector for wired remote

control.
Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use
this connector.

@4

Control output connector
(ROOM TO ROOM/OUT)

• This is the output connector for wired remote
control.
Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use
this connector.

@5

Component video output connectors
(COMPONENT)

• Connect using video cords (available in stores).

@6

S-Video output connector
(S-VIDEO OUT)

• Connect using an S-Video connection cord
(available in stores).

@7

Video output connector (VIDEO OUT)

• Connect using the included video cord.

@8

21-pin SCART terminal (AV 1)
(For only European model)

• Connect using a 21-pin SCART cable (available

in stores).

(3) Display

Lights during playback of multiple angles disc.

Lights to indicate the currently playing disc.

Lights when the audio signals can be down-mixed.

These light to indicate the names of the sections of the disc
being played.

Lights to indicate the currently playing audio format.

Lights to indicate the currently playing
audio channel.

Lights when in the virtual surround
mode.

Lights to indicate the
currently playing video
type.
F: Film source
V: Video source
G: Graphic source

Lights during playback, flashes when the resume play memory function is activated.

Lights in the programmed play mode.

Lights in the still/pause mode.

Displays the title, track number and
elapsed time during playback.

These light to indicate
the time display mode.

Lights when progressive video
signals are being output.

Lights in the
repeat play
mode.

Lights in the random play mode.

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

2 The DVD-A1 can be controlled from a distance using the included remote control unit (RC-552).

(1) Inserting Batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover.

O

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N

w Place two R6P/AA batteries in the battery

compartment in the direction indicated by the
marks.

e Close the rear cover.

O

P

E

N

Cautions On Batteries

• Use R6P/AA batteries in this remote control unit.

• Replace the batteries with new ones
approximately once a year, though this depends
on the frequency with which the remote control
unit is used.

• If the remote control unit does not operate from
close to the main unit, replace the batteries with
new ones, even if less than a year has passed.

• The included battery is only for verifying
operation.
Replace it with a new battery as soon as
possible.

• When inserting the batteries, be careful to do so
in the proper direction, following the < and >
marks in the remote control unit’s battery
compartment.

• To prevent damage or battery fluid leakage:

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or

dispose of batteries in flames.

• Remove the batteries when not planning to use
the remote control unit for a long period of time.

• If the batteries should leak, carefully wipe off the
fluid from the inside of the battery compartment,
then insert new batteries.

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• When operating the remote control unit,
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• The remote control unit can be used from a
direct distance of approximately 7 meters.
This distance will be shorter, however, if
there are obstacles in the way or if the
remote control unit is not pointed directly at
the remote control sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at
a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect
to the remote control sensor.

NOTES:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and on the remote control unit at the same time. Doing so will
result in malfunction.

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(3) Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

q

POWER ON/POWER OFF buttons

Press this to switch the power between on and standby.

w

SKIP buttons

Use these to skip to the beginnings of tracks or chapters.

8 : Reverse direction
9 : Forward direction

e

STOP button (2)

r

DISPLAY button

Press this to display the ON-SCREEN.

t

SUBTITLE button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

y

Cursor buttons/ENTER button

Use the • and ª buttons to select in the vertical direction.
Use the 0and 1buttons to select in the horizontal
direction.
Press the ENTER button to select the item selected with
the cursor buttons.

u

LIGHTING button

Press this to light the opal-colored buttons.

i

PICTURE ADJUST button

Press this to adjust the picture quality to suit your tastes.

o

PURE DIRECT MEMORY button

Use this to make various settings to achieve higher
quality sound.

!0

Number buttons

Use these to input numbers.
Use the +10 button to input numbers of 10 or over.
Example: To input 25

!1

REPEAT button

Press this to play tracks repeatedly.

!2

A-B repeat button (A-B)

Use this to repeat sections between two specific points.

!3

SETUP button

Press this to display the default setting screen.

!4

PAGE -/PAGE + buttons

Use these to selected the desired still picture on DVD
audio discs containing browseable still pictures.

!5

RANDOM button

Press this to play the tracks on the video or music CD in
random order.

!6

STILL/PAUSE button (3)

!7

NTSC/PAL button

Use this to switch the set’s video output format
(NTSC/PAL).

!8

OPEN/CLOSE button

!9

SLOW/SEARCH buttons

Use these for slow playback and searching.

6 : Reverse direction
7 : Forward direction

@0

PLAY button (1)

@1

ANGLE button

Press this to switch the angle.

@2

AUDIO button

For DVDs, press this to switch the audio language. For
video CDs, press this to switch the channel between
“LR”, “L” and “R”.

@3

TOP MENU button

@4

MENU button

@5

RETURN button

Press this to return to the previous menu screen.

@6

ZOOM button

Press this to enlarge the image.

@7

DIMMER button

Use this to adjust the brightness of the main unit’s display.
Can be switched in 4 steps, from OFF to always on.

+10+

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5

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

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PROGRAM/DIRECT button (PROG/DIR)

Press this to switch between the normal play,
programmed play.

@9

CLEAR button

Press this to clear numbers that you have input.

#0

CALL button

Press this to check the program contents.

#1

MARKER button

Press this to mark places you want to see again.

#2

SEARCH MODE button

Press this to change the search mode to search for
groups or titles, tracks or chapters when selecting
sections of discs directly using the number buttons.

#3

V.S.S. button

Sets the virtual surround sound. (Functions when playing
DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital with two or more
channels.)

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CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

REMOTE SENSOR

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SOURCEPOWER

PURE DIRECT

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MODE 1

MODE 2

REMOTE SENSOR

B

1

2

In the stop mode, press the SETUP button.

• The setup (default settings) screen appears.

NOTE:

• For some menus, the initial values can be changed
during playback.

DISC SETUP

Use this to set the language to be used when playing the disc.
If the set language is not offered on that disc, the discs
default language is set.

OSD SETUP

Use this to set the language for the default setting
screen and messages displayed on the TV screen
(“PLAY”, etc.).

VIDEO SETUP

Use this to set the DVD-A1's screen mode.
(TV aspect, TV type and AV1 video output.)

AUDIO SETUP

Use this to set the DVD-A1's audio output mode.
(Digital and LPCM output settings.)

RATINGS

Use this to disable playback of adult DVDs so that
children cannot watch them. Note that playback of
adult DVDs cannot be disabled if the rating level is not
recorded on the DVD, but that it is possible to disable
playback of all DVDs.

OTHER SETUP

These include special settings CAPTIONS and
COMPRESSION.

3

Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the desired
setting item, then press the ENTER button.
Select “DISC SETUP”. (See page 13.)
Select “OSD SETUP”. (See page 14.)
Select “VIDEO SETUP”. (See page 15.)
Select “AUDIO SETUP”. (See page 16.)
Select “RATINGS”. (See page 19.)
Select “OTHER SETUP” (See page 20.)

DI S C SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DI ALOG

DI SC MENUS

EXIT SETUP

SUBTI TL E

ENGLI SH
ENGLI SH
ENGLI SH

B

✽To exit the setup mode

Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit.

SETUP

Remote control unit

2 Make the initial settings to suit your usage conditions before starting playback.

The initial settings are retained until they are next changed, even if the power is turned off.

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

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/

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DISPLAY SUBTITLE

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POWER

ON

1

Turn on the power.

• Press the power button, the power indicator lights
and the power turns on.

POWER

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ENTER

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When “DISC SETUP” is selected

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

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3, 4, 5

3, 4, 5

4

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.

DIALOG

Use this to set the language of the sound
output from the speakers.

SUBTITLE

Use this to set the language of the subtitles
displayed on the TV.

DISC MENUS

Use this to set the language of the menus
recorded on the disc (top menu, etc.).

DI S C SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DI ALOG

DI SC MENUS

EXIT SETUP

SUBTI TL E

ENGLI SH
ENGLI SH
ENGLI SH

B

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3

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ENTER

Remote control unit

5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
q When “DIALOG” is selected:

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the sound in English.

FRENCH

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the sound in French.

SPANISH

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the sound in Spanish.

GERMAN

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the sound in German.

ITALIAN

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the sound in Italian.

OTHERS

Use the number buttons to input the
language number. (See “Language code list”
on page 21.)

DI S C SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DI ALOG

DI SC MENUS

EXIT SETUP

SUBTI TL E

ENGLI SH

FRENCH

SPAN IS H

ITALIAN

GERMAN

OTHERS

B

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ENTER

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5

w When “ SUBTITLE” is selected:

OFF

Select this if you do not want to display the
subtitles. (For some discs it is not possible to
turn off the subtitle display.)

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the subtitles in English.

FRENCH

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the subtitles in French.

SPANISH

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the subtitles in Spanish.

GERMAN

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the subtitles in German.

ITALIAN

Select this when you want to play the DVD
with the subtitles in Italian.

OTHERS

Use the number buttons to input the
language number. (See “Language code list”
on page 21.)

e When “DISC MENUS” is selected:

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this when you want to display the
menus in English.

FRENCH

Select this when you want to display the
menus in French.

SPANISH

Select this when you want to display the
menus in Spanish.

GERMAN

Select this when you want to display the
menus in German.

ITALIAN

Select this when you want to display the
menus in Italian.

OTHERS

Use the number buttons to input the
language number. (See “Language code list”
on page 21.)

DI S C SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DI ALOG

DI SC MENUS

EXIT SETUP

SUBTI TL E

ENGLI SH

FRENCH

SPAN IS H

ITALIAN

GERMAN

OTHERS

OFF

B

DI S C SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DI ALOG

DI SC MENUS

EXIT SETUP

SUBTI TL E

ENGLI SH

FRENCH

SPAN IS H

ITALIAN

GERMAN

OTHERS

B

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ENTER

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ENTER

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✽To exit the setup mode

Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit.

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When “OSD SETUP” is selected

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

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DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

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ENTER

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3, 4, 5

3, 4, 5

4

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.

OSD LANGUAGE

Use this to set the language for the default
setting screen and messages displayed on the
TV screen (“PLAY”, etc.)

WALL PAPER

Use this to select the image to be shown on the
screen in the stop mode and CD play mode.

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See page 12.

OSD SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

OSD LANGUAGE

EXIT SETUP

W

ALL PAP ER

ENGLI SH

BUL E

B

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ENTER

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5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
q When “OSD LANGUAGE” is selected:

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this to set the OSD language to
English.

FRANÇAIS

Select this to set the OSD language to
French.

ESPAÑOL

Select this to set the OSD language to
Spanish.

DEUTSCH

Select this to set the OSD language to
German.

OSD SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

OSD LANGUAGE

EXIT SETUP

W

ALL PAP ER

B

ENGLI SH

FRANÇA IS

ESPAÑOL
DEUTSCH

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ENTER

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ENTER

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5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
w When “WALL PAPER” is selected:

BLUE (Factory default)

Select this to display a blue background on
the TV display.

GRAY

Select this to display a gray background on
the TV display.

BLACK

Select this to display a black background on
the TV display.

PICTURE

Select this to display the wallpaper on the TV
display.

✽To exit the setup mode

Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit.

OSD SETUP

OSD LANGUAGE

W

ALL PAP ER

EXIT SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

BUL E

GRAY

BLAC K

PICTURE

B

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When “VIDEO SETUP” is selected

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

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ANGLE

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3, 4, 5

3, 4, 5

4

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.

TV ASPECT

Use this to set the shape of your TV’s screen.

TV TYPE

Use this to set your TV’s video format (NTSC,
PAL or MULTI).

VIDEO OUT

Use this to select either the progressive image
output or interlace image output.

VIDEO MODE

The play DVD video, select the desired video
mode (“VIDEO”, “FILM”, “AUTO”).

BLACK LEVEL

To select the black level of the picture,
“DARKER” or “LIGHTER”.

AV1 VIDEO OUT (For only European model)

To select whether composite video signals or S
video signals or RGB signals will be output from
the AV1 SCART terminals.

SQUEEZE MODE

Used to play 4:3 images on a wide (16:9) TV.

PROGRESSIVE MODE

Select the film source and video source
detection method recorded on the DVD.
Normally select “MODE 1” (level detection
mode).
(only valid for progressive output during DVD
video playback)

5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
q When “TV ASPECT” is selected:

4:3 PS

Select this to play wide DVDs in the pan &
scan mode (with the sides of the picture cut
off). Discs for which pan & scan is not
specified are played in the letter box mode.

4:3 LB

Select this to play wide DVDs in the letter
box mode (with black strips at the top and
bottom).

WIDE (16:9) (Factory default)

Select this to play wide DVDs in the full­screen mode.

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EXIT SETUP

BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

W

IDE(16:9)

MULT I

PROGRESSI VE

VIDEO

VIDEO

LI GHTER

OFF

MODE 1

EXIT SETUP

BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT

TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

4 : 3 PS
4 : 3 LB

W

IDE(16:9)

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

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ENTER

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w When “TV TYPE” is selected:

NTSC

Select this when your TV’s video format is
NTSC.
If NTSC is selected, output format is fixed to
NTSC.

PAL

Select this when your TV’s video format is
PAL.
If PAL is selected, output format is fixed to
PAL.

MULTI (Factory default)

Select this when your TV is compatible with
both the NTSC and PAL formats.
If you play the disc recorded NTSC format,
signal from video output terminal will be
switched to NTSC is selected, output format
is fixed to NTSC.

e When “VIDEO OUT” is selected: (NOTES)

PROGRESSIVE (Factory default)

Select this when using the DVD-A1
connected to a progressive type TV.

INTERLACED

Select this when using the DVD-A1
connected to an interlace type TV.

NOTES:

• For the component output only, it is possible
to switch between interlace image output and
progressive image output. It is not possible to
specify progressive image output for the
Video output connectors or S-Video output
connector.

• When the progressive mode is selected, the
interlaced sound and picture may be slightly
out of sync. To use the interlaced output, set
the setting to “INTERLACED”.

r When “VIDEO MODE” is selected:

VIDEO (Factory default)

This mode is best suited for playing discs
containing video material.

FILM

This mode is best suited for playing discs
containing film material or video material
recorded with the progressive scan method.

AUTO

The set identifies the type of material on the
disc being played (film or video) and selects
the mode automatically. This mode is suited
for playing discs containing both film and
video material.

NOTE:

•

If stripes of noise appear on the picture or the
picture is unclear when playing a specific DVD
video disc, try changing the video mode.

EXIT SETUP

BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT

TV TYPE

VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

NTSC

PAL

M

ULT I

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE

EXIT SETUP

PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE

VI DE O OUT

VI DE O

M

ODE

PROGRESSI VE

INTERLACED

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

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ENTER

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ENTER

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BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE

EXIT SETUP

PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT

VI DE O

M

ODE

VIDEO

FILM
AUTO

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

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t When “BLACK LEVEL” is selected:

DARKER (Factory default)

Sets the video output signal’s black level to
the standard level.

LIGHTER

Reduces the standard level of the video
output signal’s black level.
Set this if the image on the TV is far too dark.

y When “AV1 VIDEO OUT” is selected:

VIDEO (Factory default)

Composite video signals will be output from
the AV1 SCART terminal.

S-VIDEO

S video signals will be output.

RGB

RGB signals will be output.

u When “SQUEEZE MODE” is selected:

“SQUEEZE MODE” - only effective for
progressive output.

OFF (Factory default)

Set this to display 4:3 video signals over the
entire screen of a 16:9 TV.

ON

Set this to display 4:3 video signals in the
center of the screen on a 16:9 TV.

i When “PROGRESSIVE MODE” is selected:

MODE 1 (level detection mode)
(Factory default)

This is a mode for high precision detection of
the source type from the level of the video
signals recorded on the DVD.
For DVDs on which the flag (identification
signal) data is recorded incorrectly, the
picture quality may decrease when flag
detection is conducted.
This mode is effective in such cases.

MODE 2 (flag detection mode)

This is a mode for detecting the source type
from the source flag (identification signal)
recorded on the DVD.
In dark scenes, distinguishing between video
signals and noise signals with level detection
is difficult and the picture quality may
decrease.
This mode is effective in such cases.

BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE

EXIT SETUP

PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

DARKE R

LI GHTER

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE

EXIT SETUP

PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RGB

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

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ENTER

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BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE

EXIT SETUP

PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

OFF

ON

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

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ENTER

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BLAC K L EVE L

SQUEEZE MODE

EXIT SETUP

PROGRES SI VE MODE

VI DEO SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
VI DE O OUT
VI DE O

M

ODE

MODE 1

MODE 2

B

AV1 V I DEO OUT

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ENTER

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✽To exit the setup mode

Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit.

When “AUDIO SETUP” is selected

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

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ENTER

2

1

5

3, 4, 5

3, 4, 5

4

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.

AUDIO CHANNEL

Use this to adjust for the connected speaker
systems.

DIGITAL OUT

Use this to select the digital output’s signal
format.

LPCM (44.1 KHz / 48 kHz)

Use this to set the digital audio output when
playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM audio.

BASS ENHANCER (2 CHANNEL)

Set whether or not to output audio signals from
the subwoofer when playing two-channel audio
signals.

DENON LINK

Use this to output digital signals from the
DENON-LINK terminal.

5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
q When “AUDIO CHANNEL” is selected:

B

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select
the item to be set, then press the ENTER
button.

MULTI CHANNEL (Factory default)

Select this for systems in which three or
more speakers are connected.
When MULTI CHANNEL is set, the
speaker settings (SPEAKER
CONFIGURATION), speaker output level
adjustment (CHANNEL LEVEL) and
speaker distances (DELAY TIME) can be
set.

2 CHANNEL

Select this for systems in which only two
speakers are connected.

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AUDI O SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUDI O CHANNEL
DI G I TAL OUT

DENON L I N K

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXIT SETUP

BASS ENHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

M

ULT I CHANNE L

NOR

M

AL
OFF
OFF
OFF

B

AUDI O SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUDI O CHANNEL

DI G I TAL OUT

DENON L I N K

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXIT SETUP

BASS ENHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

M

ULT I CHANNE L

2 CHANNEL

B

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B

When “MULTI CHANNEL” is selected, use the

•

and ªcursor buttons to select the item to be

set, then press the ENTER button.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

Use this to select the types of the
different speakers.

CHANNEL LEVEL

Use this to adjust the output level of the
different speakers.

DELAY TIME

Use this to set the distance from the
different speakers to the listening position.

✽

To exit the SPEAKER SETUP mode
Use the ªcursor button to select “AUDIO
SETUP” then press ENTER button.

B

When “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” is
selected, use the •and ªcursor buttons
to select the speaker to be set then press
the ENTER button.

•

The type of speaker used for the front
speakers, center speaker, subwoofer and
surround speakers can be set. Use the

•

and ªcursor buttons to select the speaker
type, then press the ENTER button.

LARGE

Select this when a large speaker is
connected.

SMALL

Select this when a small speaker is
connected.

NONE

Select this when no speaker is
connected.

YES

Select this when a subwoofer is
connected.

NO

Select this when no subwoofer is
connected.

✽

Press the RETURN button to return to
the “SPEAKER SETUP” menu.

B

When “CHANNEL LEVEL” is selected,
use the •and ªcursor buttons to select
the speaker to be adjusted, then use the

0

and 1cursor buttons to set the level.

TEST TONE

• Use the

0

and 1cursor buttons to
select off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10
seconds for the test tone, then output
the test tone using the procedure
described below.

•

The volume level output from the front
speakers (left and right channels), center
speaker, surround speakers (left and right
channels) and subwoofer can be adjusted.

• The volume level can be adjusted
between 0 and -10 dB in steps of 1 dB.

Front speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

Subwoofer

SPEAKER SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

SPEAK ER CONF I GURAT I ON

CHANNEL L E VE L

DEL AY T I

M

E

AUDIO SETUP

B

SPEAKER SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

SPEAK ER CONF I GURAT I ON

FRONT SP

CENTER SP
SUBWOOFE R
SURR OUND SP

LARGE

S

M

ALL

B

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ENTER

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SPEAKER SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

CHANNEL L E VE L

TEST TONE

FRONT L ch

CENTER
FRONT Rch

OFF

0dB

0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB

SURR OUND Rc h
SURR OUND L ch
SUB

W

OOFE R

B

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5

✽

Press the RETURN button to return to
the “SPEAKER SETUP” menu.

B

When “DELAY TIME” is selected
With 5.1-channel surround sound, ideally
the distance between the listening
position and all the speakers aside from
the subwoofer should be the same. The
delay time setting can be used to make
the sound from the different speakers
reach the listening position at the same
time.

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select
the setting item, then press the ENTER
button.

• When “DISTANCE” is selected:

METERS (when the 0cursor button is
pressed):
The unit of distance is set to meters
(“m”).

FEET (when the 1cursor button is
pressed):
The unit of distance is set to feet (“ft”).

• When “FRONT Lch”, “FRONT Rch”,
“CENTER” , “SURROUND Lch”,
”SURROUND Rch”, “SUBWOOFER” is

selected:
Use the 0and 1cursor buttons to set

the distance from the listening position
to the different speakers.

✽

The distance can be set within the
range of 0 to 60 feet (18 meters).

✽

The maximum difference in speaker
distance for which adjustment is
possible is 15 feet (4.5 meters).

• When “DEFAULT” is selected:
When “DEFAULT” is selected and the
ENTER button is pressed, all the items
are restored to their factory default
settings.

✽

When digital connections are made with
an AV amplifier, make the speaker
settings on the AV amplifier.

For DVD audio discs, the disc’s settings
are given priority, so the sound may not
be produced as set with the above
speaker mode setting.

✽

Press the RETURN button to return to the
“SPEAKER SETUP” menu.

SPEAKER SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DEL AY T IME

DI STANC E
FRONT L ch

CENTER

FRONT Rch

M

ETERS

3.6m

3.6m

3.6m

3.0m

3.0m

3.6m
ON

SURR OUND Rc h

SURR OUND L ch

SUB

W

OOFE R

DEFAUL T

B

SPEAKER SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DEL AY T IME

DI STANC E

FRONT L ch

CENTER

FRONT Rch

ON

SURR OUND Rc h

SURR OUND L ch

SUB

W

OOFE R

DEFAUL T

B

3.6m

3.6m

3.6m

3.0m

3.0m

3.6m

M

ETERS

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

SPEAKER SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DEL AY T IME

DI STANC E

FRONT L ch

CENTER

FRONT Rch

ON

SURR OUND Rc h

SURR OUND L ch

SUB

W

OOFE R

DEFAUL T

B

3.6m

3.6m

3.6m

3.0m

3.0m

3.6m

M

ETERS

ENTER

Remote control unit

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5

w When “DIGITAL OUT” is selected:

NORMAL (Factory default)

When playing DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital
or DTS, bitstream signals are output from the
digital audio output terminals. When playing
DVDs recorded in linear PCM or packed
PCM, linear PCM signals are output.
Select “NORMAL” when making digital
connections to an AV amplifier with built-in
Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.

PCM

When playing Dolby Digital/DTS bitstream
signals or DVDs recorded in linear PCM or
packed PCM, the signals are converted into
48 kHz/16-bit PCM (2-channel) signals and
output from the digital outputs. When playing
DVDs recorded in PCM, linear PCM signals
are output.

e

When “LPCM (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz)” is selected:

OFF (Factory default)

When playing linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs
that are not copyright-protected, for 2-channel
PCM audio signals up to 96 kHz, linear PCM
signals are output as such without being
converted from the digital outputs. (176.2 kHz
and 192 kHz signals are converted to 88.2 kHz
and 96 kHz, respectively.)
PCM signals of 48 kHz/16 bits and lower are
output, regardless of whether they are copyright­protected or not.
For DVDs containing multi-channel PCM signals,
the digital signals are down-mixed for output into
two channels, front left and right. (Only the front
left and right channels are output for sources for
which down-mixing is prohibited.)
When playing copyright-protected linear PCM
or packed PCM DVDs, in consideration of
copyrights, no digital signals are output for
sources exceeding 48 kHz/16 bits. When
playing such sources, either set to “ON” or
make analog connections. (See page 9.)

ON

Linear PCM and packed PCM signals are
converted to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz and output.
(The PCM digital audio output signals are
converted to 48 kHz or less in consideration of
copyrights.) When making digital connections
to an AV amplifier that is not compatible with
96 kHz/88.2 kHz signals, set to “ON”.
When playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM
or packed PCM and the unit is set to output
digital and analog audio signals
simultaneously, the analog audio output
signals are also converted to 48 kHz or
below, so we recommend setting to “OFF”
and also making analog connections.

r When “BASS ENHANCER (2 CHANNEL)” is

selected:

OFF (Factory default)

No sound is produced from the subwoofer.

ON

Sound is produced from the subwoofer.
In this case, set the subwoofer to “YES” at
the speaker settings.

AUDI O SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUDI O CHANNEL

DI G I TAL OUT

DENON L I N K

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXIT SETUP

BASS ENHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

NOR

M

AL

PC

M

B

AUDI O SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUDI O CHANNEL
DI G I TAL OUT

DENON L I N K

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXIT SETUP

BASS ENHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

ON

OFF

B

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

AUDI O SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUDI O CHANNEL
DI G I TAL OUT

DENON L I N K

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXIT SETUP

BASS ENHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

ON

OFF

B

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

5

t When “DENON LINK” is selected:

OFF (Factory default)

Digital audio signals are not output from the
DENON LINK terminal.

ON

Digital audio signals are output from the
DENON LINK terminal.

AUDI O SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUDI O CHANNEL
DI G I TAL OUT

DENON L I N K

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXIT SETUP

BASS ENHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

ON

OFF

B

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

✽To exit the setup mode

Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit.

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When “RATINGS” is selected

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE

ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

2

1

3, 4, 5

3, 4, 5

4

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.

RATING LEVEL

Use this to restrict playback of adult DVDs you
do not want children to view. Note that even
with adult DVDs, viewing cannot be restricted
unless the restriction level is recorded on the
disc.
It is however possible to disable playback of all
DVDs.

PASSWORD

Use this to change the password.
The set’s password is set to “0000” by default.

5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
q When “RATING LEVEL” is selected:

0 (LOCK ALL)

Select this to disable playback of all DVDs.
Use this for example to disable playback of
adult DVDs on which the rating level is not
recorded.

1

Select this to play only DVDs for children.
(Adult and general audience DVDs cannot be
played.)

2 to 7

Select this to play DVDs for general
audiences and children. Adult DVDs cannot
be played.

8 (NO LIMIT) (Factory default)

Select this to play all DVDs.

1
2
3

See page 12.

RAT INGS

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L
PASS

W

ORD

EXIT SETUP

8(NO LIMIT)

B

RAT INGS

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L

PASS

W

ORD

EXIT SETUP

0(LOCK ALL)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8(NO LIMIT)

B

RAT INGS

SELECT :0-9 DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L

PASS

W

ORD

CURRENT PASS

W

ORD

PL EAS E ENT ER PAS S

W

ORD

----

B

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

5

w When “PASSWORD” is selected:

Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit
password, then press the ENTER button.

✽Do not forget the password.
✽The setting cannot be changed without

inputting the correct password.

✽The set’s password is set to “0000” by

default.

Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit
password, then press the ENTER button.
✽The set's password is set to “0000” by

default.

✽Do not forget the password.
✽The setting cannot be changed without

inputting the correct password.

RAT INGS

SELECT :0-9 DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L

PASS

W

ORD

OLD PASS

W

ORD

PL EAS E ENT ER OL D PASS

W

ORD

----

NEW PASSWORD

----

CONF I RM PAS S

W

ORD

----

B

Remote control unit

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

RAT INGS

SELECT :0-9 DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L

PASS

W

ORD

CURRENT PASS

W

ORD

PRE SS ENT ER TO CONT I NUE

XXXX

B

RAT INGS

SELECT :0-9 DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L

PASS

W

ORD

OLD PASS

W

ORD

PL EAS E ENT ER NE

W

PA SSWORD

XXXX

NEW PASSWORD

----

CONF I RM PAS S

W

ORD

----

B

RAT INGS

SELECT :0-9 DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

RAT I NG L E VE L

PASS

W

ORD

OLD PASS

W

ORD

PL EAS E ENT ER NE

W

PA SSWORD

XXXX
XXXX

NEW PASSWORD

CONF I RM PAS S

W

ORD

----

B

Remote control unit

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

ENTER

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

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When “OTHER SETUP” is selected

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE

ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

2

1

3, 4, 5

3, 4, 5

4

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.

PLAYER MODE

The DVD video play mode can be set to play the
DVD video contents included on a DVD audio
disc.

CAPTIONS

Use this to set whether or not to display the
closed captions recorded on DVDs.

COMPRESSION

Use this to set the dynamic range output when
playing discs.

AUTO POWER MODE

To save power, DVD-A1’s can automatically be
set to the standby mode when it is not used for
long periods of time.

SLIDE SHOW

The time interval for switching to the next still
picture when playing slide shows of still
pictures (in JPEG format) can be set.

5

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
q When “PLAYER MODE” is selected:

AUDIO (Factory default)

Set this to play the DVD audio signals as
such.

VIDEO

Set this to play the DVD video contents
included on a DVD audio disc.

1
2
3

See page 12.

OTHE R SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PLAYER

M

ODE
CAPT IONS
CO

M

PRESS I ON

AUTO PO

W

ER MODE
SL I DE SHO

W

EXIT SETUP

AUDIO

OFF
OFF
OFF

10SEC

B

OTHE R SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PLAYER

M

ODE

CAPT IONS
CO

M

PRESS I ON

AUTO PO

W

ER MODE
SL I DE SHO

W

EXIT SETUP

AUDIO

VI DEO

B

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

5

w When “CAPTIONS” is selected:

OFF (Factory default)

Select this when you do not want to display
the captions on the screen when playing
DVDs containing English captions

ON

Select this to display the captions on the
screen when playing DVDs containing
English captions.

e When “COMPRESSION” is selected:

OFF (Factory default)

Select this for the standard range.

ON

Select this to achieve powerful sound even
when the volume is low. This setting is
suited for watching DVDs late at night with
the volume low. (This setting is only valid for
DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital.)

r When “AUTO POWER MODE” is selected:

OFF (Factory default)

The power does not automatically switch to
the standby mode.

ON

The DVD-A1’s power turns off and the
standby mode is set if the DVD-A1 remains
in the stop mode for approximately 30
minutes.

t When “SLIDE SHOW” is selected:

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to set the
time interval.
The time interval can be set within 5 and 15
seconds. (The factory default setting is 5
seconds.)

OTHE R SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PLAYER

M

ODE
CAPT IONS

CO

M

PRESS I ON

AUTO PO

W

ER MODE
SL I DE SHO

W

EXIT SETUP

OFF

ON

B

OTHE R SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PLAYER

M

ODE

CAPT IONS

CO

M

PRESS I ON

AUTO PO

W

ER MODE
SL I DE SHO

W

EXIT SETUP

OFF

ON

B

OTHE R SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PLAYER

M

ODE
CAPT IONS
CO

M

PRESS I ON

AUTO PO

W

ER MODE

SL I DE SHO

W

EXIT SETUP

OFF

ON

B

OTHE R SE TUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PLAYER

M

ODE
CAPT IONS
CO

M

PRESS I ON

AUTO PO

W

ER MODE

SL I DE SHO

W

EXIT SETUP

5SEC

B

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

✽To exit the setup mode

Use the ª cursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit
by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control unit.

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NOTES:

•

An English caption decoder is required to display English captions.

•

DVDs with caption signals are indicated by the , , , mark.
English captions cannot be displayed when playing DVDs which do not contain caption signals.

•

The characters in which the captions are displayed (capital letters, small letters, italics, etc.) depend on the
DVD and cannot be selected with the DVD-A1.

Language code list

Code

6565
6566
6570
6577
6582
6583
6588
6590
6665
6669
6671
6672
6678
6679
6682
6765
6779
6783
6789
6865
6869
6890
6976
6978
6979
6983
6984
6985
7065
7073
7074

Code

7079
7082
7089
7165
7168
7176
7178
7185
7265
7273
7282
7285
7289
7365
7378
7383
7384
7387
7465
7473
7487
7565
7575
7576
7577
7578
7579
7583
7585
7589
7665

Code

7678
7679
7684
7686
7771
7773
7775
7776
7778
7779
7782
7783
7784
7789
7865
7869
7876
7879
7982
8065
8076
8083
8084
8185
8277
8279
8285
8365
8368
8372
8373

Language

Afar

Abkhazian

Afrikaans

Ameharic

Arabic

Assamese

Aymara

Azerbaijani

Bashkir

Byelorussian

Bulgarian

Bihari

Bengali; Bangla

Tibetan

Breton

Catalan

Corsican

Czech

Welsh

Danish

German

Bhutani

Greek

English

Esperanto

Spanish

Estonian

Basque

Persian

Finnish

Fiji

Language

Faroese

French

Frisian

Irish

Scots Gaelic

Galician

Guarani

Gujarati

Hausa

Hindi

Croatian

Hungarian

Armenian

Interlingua

Indonesian

Icelandic

Italian

Hebrew

Japanese

Yiddish

Javanese

Georgian

Kazakh

Greenlandic

Cambodian

Kannada

Korean

Kashmiri

Kurdish

Kirghiz

Latin

Language

Lingala

Laothian

Lithuanian

Latvian, Lettish

Malagasy

Maori

Macedonish

Malayalam

Mongolian

Moldavian

Marathi

Malay

Maltese

Burmese

Nauru

Nepali

Dutch

Norwegian

Oriya

Panjabi

Polish

Pashto, Pushto

Portuguese

Quechua

Rhaeto-Romance

Romanian

Russian

Sanskrit

Sindhi

Serbo-Croatian

Singhalese

Code

8375
8376
8377
8378
8379
8381
8382
8385
8386
8387
8465
8469
8471
8472
8473
8475
8476
8479
8482
8484
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
8779
8872
8979
9072
9085

Language

Slovak

Slovenian

Samoan

Shona

Somali

Albanian

Serbian

Sundanese

Swedish

Swahili

Tamil

Telugu

Tajik

Thai

Tigrinya

Turkmen

Tagalog

Tonga

Turkish

Tatar

Twi

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Volapük

Wolof

Xhosa

Yoruba

Chinese

Zulu

Setup items for use

Bold characters indicate factory defaults.

DISC SETUP

DIALOG

SUBTITLE

DISC MENUS

ENGLISH

FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
OTHERS

OFF

ENGLISH

FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
OTHERS

ENGLISH

FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
OTHERS

OSD SETUP

OSD LANGUAGE

WALL PAPER

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
DEUTSCH

BLUE

GRAY
BLACK
PICTURE

VIDEO SETUP

TV ASPECT

TV TYPE

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO MODE

BLACK LEVEL

AV1 VIDEO OUT

SQUEEZE MODE

PROGRESSIVE
MODE

4:3 PS
4:3 LB

WIDE (16:9)

NTSC
PAL

MULTI

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACED

VIDEO

FILM
AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

VIDEO

S-VIDEO
RGB

OFF

ON

MODE 1

MODE 2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO CHANNEL

DIGITAL OUT

LPCM
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)

BASS ENHANCER
(2 CHANNEL)

DENON LINK

MULTI CHANNEL

2 CHANNEL

NORMAL

PCM

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

SPEAKER
CONFIGURATION

CHANNEL LEVEL

DELAY TIME

FRONT SP

CENTER SP

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SP

TEST TONE

FRONT Lch
CENTER
FRONT Rch
SURROUND Rch
SURROUND Lch
SUBWOOFER

DISTANCE

FRONT Lch
FRONT Rch
CENTER
SURROUND Lch
SURROUND Rch
SUBWOOFER
DEFAULT

LARGE

SMALL

LARGE

SMALL
NONE

YES

NO

LARGE

SMALL
NONE

OFF

ON
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 db
0 dB
0 dB

METERS

FEET

3.6 m

3.6 m

3.6 m

3.0 m

3.0 m

3.6 m
ON

RATINGS

RATING LEVEL

PASSWORD

CHANGE

0 (LOCK ALL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8 (NO LIMIT)

OLD PASSWORD
NEW PASSWORD
COMFIRM PASSWORD

OTHER SETUP

PLAYER MODE

CAPTIONS

COMPRESSION

AUTO POWER
MODE

SLIDE SHOW

AUDIO

VIDEO

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

5SEC

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8

LOADING DISCS

2 Set discs in the disc tray with the labeled (printed)

side facing up.

8 cm disc
guide

12 cm disc guide

Disc tray

NOTE:

• Do not move the DVD-A1 while a disc is playing.
Doing so may scratch the disc.

(1) Opening and Closing the Disc Tray

q Turn on the power.
w Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE button

NOTES:

• Be sure to turn on the power before opening
and closing the disc tray.

• Do not strike on the button with a pencil, etc.

(2) Loading Discs

Figure 1

Outer disc tray

12 cm disc

Figure 2

Inner disc tray

8 cm disc

NOTES:

• If your foreign object is caught in the disc tray
during closing, simply press the OPEN/CLOSE
button again and the tray will open.

• Do not press the disc tray in by hand when the
power is off. Doing so will damage it.

• Do not place foreign objects in the disc tray.
Doing so will damage it.

• Pick up the disc carefully so as not to touch the
signal surface and hold it with the labeled side
facing up.

• With the disc tray fully open, set the disc in the disc
tray.

• Set 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1), 8
cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2).

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc is
automatically loaded.

• The disc tray can also be closed automatically to
load the disc by pressing the PLAY button.

9

PLAYBACK

(1) Playback

REMOTE SENSOR

OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SOURCEPOWER

PURE DIRECT

DVD AUDIOAL24 PLUS

OFF

MODE 1

MODE 2

REMOTE SENSOR

B

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

1 3 5

2,4

1

2

3

4

Turn on the power.

• Press the power button, the power indicator
lights and the power turn on.

• When standby mode, press the POWER ON
button of remote control unit.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc
tray.

Set the disc in the disc tray.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

• For many interactive DVDs and video CDs with
playback control, a menu screen appears. In
this case use the procedure in step 6 to select
the desired item.

✽Interactive DVDs are DVDs including multiple

angles, stories, etc.

POWER

Main unit

Main unit Remote control unit

Example: For DVDs with

menu screens

Example: For video CDs with

playback control

1. Opening

2. 1st movement

3. 2nd movement

4. 3rd movement

5. Ending

OPEN / CLOSE

OPEN

/

CLOSE

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE
ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

123

456

7

89

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

2,4

1

6
7

5

Main unit Remote control unit

OPEN / CLOSE

OPEN

/

CLOSE

POWER

ON

Remote control unit

Apple

Banana

Orange Strawberry

Peach Pineapple

TOP MENU

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5

Press the PLAY button.

6

Use the cursor buttons (•, ª, 0 and 1) to select
the desired item.

• For some discs there is a second menu screen.
If so, press the

9 button to display the next

menu screen. (See the disc’s jacket.)

✽The cursor buttons (•, ª ,

0 and 1 ) do not

work for video CDs. Use the number buttons to
select the desired item.

Example: When “Apple” is

selected

Apple

Apple

Banana

Orange Strawberry

Peach Pineapple

TOP MENU

7

Press the ENTER button.

• The desired item is selected and playback
starts.

• You can return to the menu screen by pressing
the TOP MENU/MENU button while the DVD is
playing, though this depends on the disc.

• Press the RETURN button during playback of a
video CD to return to the menu screen.

• If appears on the TV screen while buttons are
being operated, that operation is not possible on
the DVD-A1 or with that disc.

• Set the disc in the disc guide.

NOTES:

• Do not place more than one disc in the disc tray.

• The disc keeps turning while the menu screen is

displayed on the TV screen.

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PLAY

PLAY

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ENTER

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POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE
ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

123

456

7

8

9

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

ENTER

REMOTE SENSOR

OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

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MODE 2

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DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

STOP buttonPLAY button

SKIP button

STOP button

(2) Stopping Playback

During playback, press the STOP button on the main unit or
the remote control unit, playback stops and wall paper is
displayed.
Resume play memory function

• With the DVD-A1, when the STOP button is pressed, that
position is stored in the memory. At this time, “

1” flashes

on the display. (DVD only)

• When the PLAY button is pressed after pressing the STOP
button, playback resumes from the position at which it
was stopped. (DVD only)

• The resume play memory function is canceled if the disc
tray is opened or the STOP button is pressed a second
time. (DVD only)

• After 30 minutes in the stop mode, the DVD-A1’s power
automatically turns off and the standby mode is set. (Auto
Power Off)

• If you do not want to continue playing the disc, to save
electricity either press the POWER button on the main to
turn the power off or press the POWER OFF button on the
remote control unit to set the power to the standby mode.

Main unit

✽The resume play memory function only

works for discs for which the elapsed
time is shown on the display during
playback.

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(3) Playing Still Pictures (Pausing)

During playback, press the STILL/PAUSE button on the main
unit or the remote control unit.

• Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

(4) Forward/Reverse Searching

During playback, press one of the SLOW/SEARCH buttons
on the main unit or the remote control unit.

6 : Reverse direction
7 : Forward direction

• When pressed again, the search speed increases (in four
steps).

• Variable in 4 steps for CDs, 7 steps for DVD audio (movie
part), DVD video and video CD discs.

• Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

NOTE:

• In some cases the menu screen may
reappear when one of the
SLOW/SEARCH buttons is pressed
during menu playback on a video CD.

SKIP button

SLOW/SEARCH buttons

STILL/PAUSE button

PLAY button

STOP

STOP

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STILL / PAUSE

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SLOW / SEARCH

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(5) Skipping to the Beginning of Chapters or Tracks

During playback, press one of the skip buttons on the main
unit or the remote control unit.

8 : Reverse direction
9 : Forward direction

• A number of chapters or tracks equal to the number of
times the button is pressed is skipped.

• When the skip back button is pressed once, the pickup
returns to the beginning of the currently playing chapter or
track.

NOTE:

• In some cases the menu screen may
reappear when one of the SKIP buttons is
pressed during menu playback on a video
CD.

Playing position

Chapter/Track

Chapter/Track

Chapter/Track Chapter/Track

Reverse direction ,/Forward direction (direction of playback)

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SKIP

Cueing using the number buttons

Press the SEARCH MODE button during playback.

• The search mode switches each time the button is
pressed.

For DVD audio discs : Group Æ Track Æ (Group) Æ
For DVD video discs : Title Æ Chapter Æ (Title) Æ
For CDs and video CDs : Track only

✽The search mode set by pressing the SEARCH MODE

button is stored in the memory until the button is
pressed again.
However, the search mode returns to the default mode
when the power is turned off.

• Use the number buttons to input the number to be played.

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

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SEARCH MODE

NOTE:

• Some DVD audio, DVD video and video
CD discs do not operate as described in
this manual due to the intentions of the
discs’ producers.

(6) Playing Frame by Frame (for DVDs and video CDs only)

During playback, press the STILL/PAUSE button on the main
unit or the remote control unit.

• The picture moves forward one frame each time the
button is pressed.

• Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

• With DVD audio discs, forward frame-by-frame skipping is

only possible for the video part.

(7) Slow Playback (for DVDs and video CDs only)

In the still mode, press one of the SLOW/SEARCH buttons
on the main unit or the remote control unit.

6 : Reverse direction
7 : Forward direction

• When pressed again, the slow play speed increases.
For video CDs there are three steps.

• Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

• If the STILL/PAUSE button is pressed when playing a disc

in the slow play mode in the reverse direction, press the
SLOW/SEARCH button again.

• With DVD audio discs, the forward slow play function can
only be used with the video part.

NOTE:

• Reverse slow play is not possible on
video CDs.

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STILL / PAUSE

Remote control unit

SLOW / SEARCH

(8) Using the V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) function (only for DVDs)

During playback, press the V.S.S. button on the remote
control unit.

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V.S.S.

2 Using the V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) function gives the sound a sense of expansion and allows you to

achieve surround effects even when only front speakers (left and right) are used. For discs with surround
signals, the V.S.S. function not only gives the sound expansion, it also makes it seem as if sound is coming
from the sides, even though there are no speakers there.

NOTES:

• This function only works with DVDs containing two or more
channels of Dolby Digital signals.

• Note that for some discs the effect will be weak or there will be no
effect.

• For some discs the sound may be distorted. If so turn the V.S.S.
function off.

• Turn off other surround functions (the TV’s surround mode, etc.).

• The effect is best when listening at a distance from the TV equal to

3 to 4 times the distance of the left and right speakers (distance
A).





Distance A

Listening position

3 to 4 times
distance A

Speaker

Speaker

(9) Selecting the still image

During playback, press the PAGE + or PAGE - button on the
remote control unit.

• For DVD audio discs with still images, the desired image
can be selected.

• On some discs the image cannot be selected due to the
intentions of the discs’ producers.

PAGE -PAGE

+

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(10) Playing bonus groups

In the stop mode, press the SEARCH MODE button on
the remote control unit to set the search mode to
“GROUP”.

1

Use the number buttons to input the bonus group
number.

2

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

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SEARCH MODE

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Use the number buttons on the remote control unit to
input the password (4 digits), then press the ENTER
button.

• Playback starts from the first track in the specified
group.

3

ENTER

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• In some cases the password must be input at the menu screen. In these cases, follow the instructions on
the screen.

• Once the password is input, the disc can be played as many times as you want until it is removed.

• If you make a mistake when inputting the password, press the CLEAR button on the remote control unit.

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE

ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

123

456

7

8

9

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

ENTER

2, 6, 9

2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

1

3

Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the
picture memory, then press the ENTER button.

• The display switches as follows:
STD (STANDARD) ´ M1 (MEMORY 1) ´ M2
´ M3 ´ M4 ´ M5

STD (Factory default)

When this is selected, both the picture quality
and function are reset to normal.

M1 to M5

Picture quality settings you have adjusted can
be stored here.

2

P IC TURE MODE

STD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5

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ENTER

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Select the item to change using 0 and 1
buttons.

ADJUST MODE

• The contrast , brightness , sharpness and

color (HUE) can be adjusted.

• Perform steps 4 and 5 to adjust the picture

quality (ADJUST MODE).

GAMMA (-6 ~ +6)

• Select this if dark portions of the picture are

too dark or bright portions are too bright.

• Perform steps 7 and 8 to adjust the gamma

correction (GAMMA).

4

Press the ª cursor button to select the adjust
mode, then use the

0 and 1 cursor buttons to

select the image quality adjustment item.

CONTRAST (-6 ~ +6)

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

BRIGHTNESS (0 ~ +12)

Adjusts the picture’s brightness.

SHARPNESS (-6 ~ +6)

Adjusts the sharpness of the picture.

HUE (-6 ~ +6)

Adjusts the balance of the green and red. (This
does not affect Progressive Scan images.)

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Press the PICTURE ADJUST button during
playback.

1

PICTURE

ADJUST

MEMORY 1 GAMMA

0000

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MEMORY 1 GAMMA
CONTRAST

0 00 0

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Use the • and ª cursor buttons to set the
adjustment value.

5

Press the ENTER button.

• All the adjustments are stored in the memory.

6

7

Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the
point to be set.

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to adjust the
brightness level of the selected point.
(See “Reference” on page 26.)

• The level decreases (the picture gets darker)
when the ª cursor button is pressed and
increases (the picture gets brighter) when the

• cursor button is pressed.

• Values from 16 to 235 can be set. It is not
possible to set in such a way that the level of
dark sections exceeds that of bright sections.

NOTE:

When the CLEAR button is pressed during
gamma correction, all the setting points are set
back to the standard level.

8

Press the ENTER button.

• All the adjustments are stored in the memory.

9

✽

To exit the picture adjust mode

Press the PICTURE ADJUST button.

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ENTER

MEMORY 1 GAMMA

0

0

100

235

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ENTER

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REFERENCE:

(1) On the gamma correction display, the horizontal axis indicates the

brightness level of the image as recorded on the disc, while the
vertical axis indicates the brightness level of the image when
output from the set.

MEMORY 1 GAMMA

0

0

100

235

(2) When a bright point on the disc side is adjusted to “dark” on the

output side as shown in the diagram at the right, normally the
details of bright sections that are hard to see become easier to
see.

MEMORY 1 GAMMA

0

0

100

235

(3) When a bright point on the disc side is adjusted to “bright” on the

output side as shown in the diagram at the right, normally the
details of dark sections that are hard to see become clearer.

MEMORY 1 GAMMA

0

0

100

235

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USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

2 Use this function to display and change information on the

disc (titles, chapters, time, etc.)

1

In the play mode, press the DISPLAY button.

• The On-Screen Display appears.

• The picture on the TV screen switches each time the button is

pressed.

• The items displayed differ from disc to disc.

• Normal playback screen

• Disc information screen

• Disc information screen

2

3

Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the item you wish
to change.

• The selected item is displayed with a yellow frame.

q For DVD audio discs

The elapsed time, etc., of groups and tracks can be
selected.

w For DVD video discs

The elapsed time, etc., of titles and chapters can be
selected.

e For video and music CDs

The elapsed time, etc., of tracks can be selected.

q Changing the elapsed time

Input using the number buttons, then press the ENTER
button.
Example: For 1 minute 26 seconds / “00126”

w Changing the title, track or chapter

• For DVDs
Input using the number buttons, then press the ENTER
button.
(For some discs it is not possible to change the title or
chapter.)

• For video and music CDs
Input using the number buttons. Playback starts from that
track.

ENTER

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TITLE 01/10
TITLE ELAPSED

CHAPTER 01 /10
00 : 00 : 01

SUBTITLE OFF

AUDIO 1/2 : DOLBY D3/2.1 ENGLISH

TITLE REMAIN 01 : 10 : 59

CHAPTER ELAPSED 00 : 00 : 01

CHAPTER REMAIN 00 : 40 : 59

• Normal playback screen

• Disc information screen

Example: For DVD video discs

ON OFF

CLOSEPAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE
ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

123

456

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

3

2

1

3

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DISPLAY

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

Example: For DVD audio discs

• Disc information screen

TRACK 01 / 10
SINGLE ELAPSED 26 : 11

SINGLE REMAIN 03 : 17

TOTAL ELAPSED 06 : 15

TOTAL REMAIN 32 : 05

• Normal playback screen

• Disc information screen

Example: For video and music CDs

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GROUP 01/02
GROUP ELAPSED

GROUP REMAIN 0 : 57 : 59

TRACK ELAPSED 0 : 00 : 01

TRACK REMAIN 0 : 05 : 59

AUDIO 1/1 : LPCM 2 ch/ 96 kHz/24BIT

TRACK 01 /10
0 : 00 : 01

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PLAYING REPEATEDLY

2 Use this function to play your favorite audio or video sections repeatedly.

Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE
ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

1

1

In the play mode, press the REPEAT button.

• The display on the TV screen switches each time the button is
pressed, and the corresponding repeat play or stop mode is
set.

• Normal playback

• Track repeated

• Group repeated

CHAPTER REPEAT

TITLE REPEAT

REPEAT OFF

• Normal playback

• Chapter repeated

w For DVD video discs

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REPEAT

q For DVD audio discs

• Repeat playback cancelled

TRACK REPEAT

DISC REPEAT

REPEAT OFF

e For video and music CDs

• Repeat playback cancelled

• Title repeated

• Normal playback

• Track repeated

• Repeat playback cancelled

• Entire disc repeated

✽To return to normal playback:

Return to normal playback by pressing the button REPEAT button until “REPEAT OFF” appears on the TV
screen.

Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE
ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

1, 2

1

2

During playback, press the A-B button.

• This sets start point A.

Press the A-B button again.

• This sets end point B, and repeat playback of the A-B
section starts.

A TO B SET A

✽To return to normal playback:

Press the A-B button until “A TO B CANCELED” appears on the TV screen.

NOTES:

• Repeat playback may not work for some DVDs.

• The repeat playback and A-B repeat playback functions will not work for DVDs and video CDs for which

the elapsed time is not shown on the display during playback.

• In some cases, subtitles may not be displayed near the A and B points during A-B repeat playback.

A-B

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A TO B SET B

A-B

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TRACK REPEAT

GROUP REPEAT

REPEAT OFF

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OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

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COAXIAL

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MODE 2

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B

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PLAYING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER

2 Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in the desired order.

This function does not affect with DVD.

1

2

In the stop mode, press the PROG/DIR button
once.

• The program selection screen appears.

Use the number buttons to select the track
number you want to program.

EX: To program track 5 and track 12:

✽To return to normal playback:

Press the STOP button to stop programmed playback, then press the PROG/DIR button.
Now press the PLAY button to start normal playback from the beginning of the disc.

✽To clear tracks from the program:

Press the STOP button. The program play screen appears. Press the CLEAR button to clear the last track
in the program.

✽To clear the entire program:

The entire program is cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is ejected.
Also, when the STOP button is pressed to stop programmed playback and the PROG button is pressed,
the entire program is cleared.

✽To check the programmed contents, press the CALL button. The programmed contents are displayed step

by step.

✽Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

3

Press the PLAY button.

• Playback of the tracks in the programmed
order begins.

PLAY

PLAY

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RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE

ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

89

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

2

1

3

PROGRAM

INPUT : 0 - 9, + 10 C LEAR : CL EAR BUTTON

NO. TRACK

1 _ _

MODE : NORMAL T OTAL T IME : - - : - -

B

PROG/DIR

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PROGRAM

INPUT : 0 - 9, + 10 C LEAR : CL EAR BUTTON

NO. TRACK

1 0 5
2 1 2
3 _ _

MODE : NORMAL T OTAL T IME : 1 0 : 3 5

B

123

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

+

10

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PLAYING TRACKS IN THE RANDOM ORDER

2 Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in random order.

This function does not affect with DVD.

1

2

In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button.

• The random play screen appears.

Press the PLAY button.

• The tracks start playing in random order.

✽To return to normal playback:

Press the STOP button to stop random playback, then press the RANDOM button once.

RANDOM

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PLAY

Main unit Remote control unit

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RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE

ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

89

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

1

2

RANDOM ON

2

B

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OPTICAL

COAXIAL

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REMOTE SENSOR

OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

PURE DIRECT

OFF

MODE 1

MODE 2

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

PLAY

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OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SOURCEPOWER

PURE DIRECT

DVD AUDIOAL24 PLUS

OFF

MODE 1

MODE 2

REMOTE SENSOR

B

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

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USING THE PURE DIRECT MODE

2 In the pure direct mode, only analog audio signals (no video signals, etc.) are output, thereby achieving high

quality sound.

1

Press the PURE DIRECT MEMORY button on the
remote control unit.

• The output status of the video signals, etc., can be
stored at MODE 1 and MODE 2 as desired.

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE
ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

CALL

MARKER

REPEAT A-B RANDOM V.S.S.

SETUP PAGE

-

PAGE

+

123

456

7

8

9

0

SEARCH MODE

AUDIO

STOP

PLAYSTILL / PAUSE

TOP MENU

+

10

ENTER

1, 3

2

2

SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PURE D I RE CT MODE

PUR E D I REC T MEMORY

PURE D I RE CT MODE 1

DIGITAL OUTPUT
V ID EO OUT
DISPLAY

M

ODE 1

M

ODE 2

ON
ON
ON

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

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2

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the mode,
then press the ENTER button.

DIGITAL OUTPUT

ON: Digital audio signals are output.
OFF: Digital audio signals are not output.

VIDEO OUT

ON: Video signals are output.
OFF: Video signals are not output.

DISPLAY

ON: It is indicate in Display of the main unit.
OFF: It is not indicate in Display of the main unit.

SETUP

SELECT : DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

PURE D I RE CT MODE

PUR E D I REC T MEMORY

PURE D I RE CT MODE 1

DIGITAL OUTPUT

V ID EO OUT
DISPLAY

M

ODE 1

ON

OFF

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ENTER

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Press the PURE DIRECT MEMORY button on the
remote control unit.

• All of the settings are stored in the memory.

3

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PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

Switch the PURE DIRECT switch on the main unit.

OFF: All signals are output normally.
MODE 1: The settings stored for MODE 1 are

used.
The factory default settings are:

“DIGITAL OUT”: “ON”
“VIDEO OUT”: “ON”
“DISPLAY”: “ON”

MODE 2: The settings stored for MODE 2 are

used.
The factory default settings are:

“DIGITAL OUT”: “ON”
“VIDEO OUT”: “ON”
“DISPLAY”: “ON”

4

Main unit

PURE DIRECT

OFF

MODE 1

MODE 2

REMOTE SENSOR

OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SOURCEPOWER

PURE DIRECT

DVD AUDIOAL24 PLUS

OFF

MODE 1

MODE 2

REMOTE SENSOR

B

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

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USING THE DVD-A1 AS A D/A CONVERTER

2 The DVD-A1 can be used as a D/A converter by connecting it to an external digital component using the

digital connectors.

1

Set the source selector to either “OPTICAL” or
“COAXIAL”.

•“– –” appears in the track number display section.

The sampling frequency of the external input signal is
then displayed. (“– –” is displayed if the sampling
frequency cannot be detected.)

DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SOURCE

Main unit

NOTES:

• D/A conversion is only possible with 16- to 24-bit, 32 to 96 kHz PCM signal sources.
Dolby Digital and DTS etc. bitstream signals cannot be converted.

• When the source selector is set to “OPTICAL” or “COAXIAL”, only the power button and the
OPEN/CLOSE button will work.

• The stop mode is set if the source selector is switched to “OPTICAL” or “COAXIAL” during playback.

• Noise will be output if the digital data of a CD-ROM, etc., is input.

• The digital data input from the digital input terminal is output from the digital output terminal as such.
(The data is output regardless of the “PURE DIRECT MODE” setting.)

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REMOTE SENSOR

OPEN / CLOSE

PLAY

STOP

DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SOURCEPOWER

PURE DIRECT

DVD AUDIOAL24 PLUS

OFF

MODE 1

MODE 2

REMOTE SENSOR

B

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO PLAYER DVD-A1

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MP3 PLAYBACK

2 There are many music distribution sites on the internet from which music files in MP3 format can be

downloaded. Music downloaded as instructed on the site and written onto a CD-R/RW disc can be played on
the DVD-A1.

If music recorded on commercially available music CDs is converted on a computer into MP3 files using an
MP3 encoder (conversion software), the data on a 12 cm CD is reduced into about 1/10 the amount of the
original data. Thus, when written in MP3 format, the data of about 10 music CDs can fit onto a single CD­R/RW disc. A single CD-R/RW disc can contain over 100 tracks.

✽

Values when 5-minute tracks are converted with a standard bit rate of 128 kbps into MP3 files and using a
CD-R/RW disc with a capacity of 650 MB.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-552

POWERONPOWER

OFF

OPEN

/

CLOSE

NTSC

/

PAL

DISPLAY SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SKIP

SLOW / SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

PICTURE

ADJUST

DIMMER

ZOOM

PROG/DIR

CLEAR

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Listening to MP3 CD, CD-Rs and CD-RWs

1

Load the CD-R/RW disc on which the MP3
format music files have been written into the
DVD-A1. (See page 9.)

• When the disc is loaded in the DVD-A1, the
disc information screen appears.

• If there are multiple folders, proceed to step

2.

• If there are no folders on the disc, proceed to
step 3.

DI SC INFO RMATION

SINGLE:

DECISION : ENTER BUTTON

0ROOT
1FOLDER1
2FOLDER2
3FOLDER3
4FOLDER4
5FOLDER5

ROOT

PLAY MODE FOLDER
SIGNAL ELAPSED : --:--

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FOLDER1
FOLDER2
FOLDER3
FOLDER4
FOLDER5

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1MP3 _ 01
2MP3 _ 02
3MP3 _ 03
4MP3 _ 04
5MP3 _ 05

ROOT

PLAY MODE FOLDER
SIGNAL ELAPSED : --:--

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2

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
folder containing the file(s) you want to play,
then press the ENTER button.

• If there are multiple folders, proceed to step

2.

✽To change the folder

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select
“ROOT” at the upper right of the screen, then
press the ENTER button. The screen in step 1
reappears. Select the desired folder.

3

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the
MP3 file you want to play, then press the PLAY
button or ENTER button.

• Playback starts.
✽The display can be switched between the

single elapsed time and the single remaining
time by pressing the DISPLAY button.

✽Programmed playback is not possible with

MP3 discs.

✽To change the MP3 file

Press the STOP button, then use the • and ª
cursor buttons to reselect the desired MP3
file.

✽To set the random play mode

In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button.
Then press the PLAY button or ENTER button.

✽To set the repeat mode

The repeat mode changes each time the
REPEAT button is pressed.

FOLDER Æ TRACK REPEAT Æ FOLDER REPEAT

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✽To return to the initial disc information

screen

Press the STOP button, use the • cursor
button to select “ROOT” at the upper right of
the screen, then press the ENTER button.
The screen in step 1 reappears.

FOLDER1
FOLDER2
FOLDER3
FOLDER4
FOLDER5

DI SC INFO RMATION

SINGLE:

DECISION : ENTER BUTTON

0••
1MP3 _ 01
2MP3 _ 02
3MP3 _ 03
4MP3 _ 04
5MP3 _ 05

ROOT

PLAY MODE FOLDER
SIGNAL ELAPSED : --:--

B

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PLAY

Main unit

PLAY

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ENTER

NOTES:

• The DVD-A1 is compatible with the “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3” standards (sampling frequency of 32, 44.1 or
48 kHz). It is not compatible with such other standards as “MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio
Layer 3”, MP1, MP2, etc.

• It may not be possible to play some CD-R/RW discs due to disc properties, dirt, warping, etc.

• The digital signals output when playing MP3 files are MP3 signals converted into PCM, regardless of

whether the audio output presetting is set to “normal” or “PCM”. The signals are output with the same
sampling frequency as that of the music source.

• In general, the higher an MP3 file’s bit rate, the better the sound quality. On the DVD-A1, we recommend
using MP3 files recorded with bit rates of 128 kbps or greater.

• MP3 files may not be played in the expected order, since the writing software may change the position of
the folders and the order of the files when writing them on the CD-R/RW.

• Programmed playback is not possible with MP3 discs.

• When writing MP3 files on CD-R/RW discs, select “ISO9660 level 1” as the writing software format. This

may not be possible with some types of writing software. For details, refer to the writing software’s
usage instructions.

• With the DVD-A1 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The DVD­A1 can display up to 8 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters, and the “_” (underscore) mark.

• If recorded in a format other than “ISO9660 level 1”, normal display and playback may not be possible. In
addition, folder and file names including other symbols will not be displayed properly.

• Be sure to add the extension “.MP3” to MP3 files. Files cannot be played if they have any extension other
than “.MP3” or if they have no extension. (with Macintosh computers, MP3 files can be played by adding
the extension “.MP3” after the file name consisting of up to 8 capital or numbers and recording the files
on the CD-R/RW.)

• Do not apply stickers, tape, etc., to either the label side or the signal side of CD-R/RW discs. If adhesive
gets on the surface of a disc, the disc may get stuck inside the DVD-A1 and be impossible to eject.

• The DVD-A1 is not compatible with packet write software.

• The DVD-A1 is not compatible with ID3-Tag.

• The DVD-A1 is not compatible with play lists.

• Do not play CD-R/RW discs containing any files other than music CD files (in CDA format), MP3 and JPEG

files. Doing so may result in malfunction or damage, depending on the type of file.